Sherman, Texas -- Austin College will host its eleventh annual TEDxAustin College event this weekend on Saturday, September 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ida Green Communication Center, Sally and Jim Nation Theatre. Registration is free and open now.

This year’s theme, Renaissance, is inspired by the golden age of ideas and a renewal of the excitement of sharing knowledge. This year’s speaker lineup promises to revive a long-forgotten mindset, ushering in a new era of thinking.

Here are this year’s speakers and topics: 

Mark Barcus ’84, J.D.
Navigating the World From Your Cognitive Village

Aaron Block, Ph.D.
Want to Discover Your Creativity? Try Dungeons & Dragons!

Dr. Jeannine Hatt ’72, M.D.
Hurting or Helping? How to Volunteer With Positive Impact

Darian Johannsen ’23
Cultivate Joy Through Self-Reflection

Pam Miller, R.R.T.
Change is Possible: Rethinking Addiction

Shane Webb ’07, M.Div.
Finding Resilience Through Practices of Eco-Spirituality 

Learn more about TEDx Austin College and this year’s event here. 

Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 45 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.